Mrs Jane Whitehorn's Outputs (4)

Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-confidence, anxiety, and cost effectiveness (2025)
Journal Article
Gebreheat, G., Koju, A., Whitehorn, J., Lee Fairholm, J., Shepherd, C., & Paterson, R. (2025). Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-confidence, anxiety, and cost effectiveness. Heliyon, 11(10), Article e43360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e43360

Introduction
Desktop Virtual Reality Simulation (dVRS) is a growing trend in healthcare education. The evidence base supporting this initiative is expanding yet there is limited evidence on how dVRS compares to clinical simulation (CS). The objectiv... Read More about Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-confidence, anxiety, and cost effectiveness.

Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-efficacy, and cost effectiveness (2022)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Paterson, R., Abady, G., & Whitehorn, J. (2022, October). Is virtual simulation as effective as clinical simulation: a mixed methods study comparing knowledge acquisition, self-efficacy, and cost effectiveness. Paper presented at NETNEP 2022: 8th International Nurse Education Conference, Sitges, Spain

Effectiveness of Digital Simulation on Student Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence:An Integrative Literature Review (2022)
Journal Article
Gebreheat, G., Whitehorn, L. J., & Paterson, R. E. (2022). Effectiveness of Digital Simulation on Student Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence:An Integrative Literature Review. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2022(13), 765-775. https://doi.org/10.2147/amep.s366495

Digital simulation is an emerging innovation with the potential to address the limitations to traditional clinical simulation. The pandemic has accelerated teaching on digital platforms, which is now embedded in pedagogic practice. This integrative r... Read More about Effectiveness of Digital Simulation on Student Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence:An Integrative Literature Review.

A mixed-methods feasibility study to assess the acceptability and applicability of immersive virtual reality sepsis game as an adjunct to nursing education (2021)
Journal Article
Adhikari, R., Kydonaki, C., Lawrie, J., O'Reilly, M., Ballantyne, B., Whitehorn, J., & Paterson, R. (2021). A mixed-methods feasibility study to assess the acceptability and applicability of immersive virtual reality sepsis game as an adjunct to nursing education. Nurse Education Today, 103, Article 104944. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104944

Abstract
Background: Virtual Reality (VR) simulation has been a topic of interest in recent years as an innovative strategy for healthcare education. Although there are a handful of studies evaluating VR simulation on knowledge, motivation, and sati... Read More about A mixed-methods feasibility study to assess the acceptability and applicability of immersive virtual reality sepsis game as an adjunct to nursing education.